2005 Franchise 500 Rankings

Rankings

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Rank	Franchise	Startup Costs
412	Swisher Hygiene Franchise Corp. Restroom-hygiene products & services	$83.3K - 173.9K
413	United States Seamless Inc. Seamless steel siding, gutters & accessories	$46.7K - 108.7K
414	Computer Explorers Tech training for schools, kids & adults	$62.93K - 73.25K
415	Liberty Weight Loss Women's fitness, weight-loss & wellness programs	$74.1K - 214.3K
416	Ziebart Auto appearance & protection services	$167K - 326K
417	Renaissance Executive Forums Inc. Business advisory boards & consulting services	$55.4K - 73.3K
418	Instant Imprints Imprinted sportswear, promotional products, signs	$167.6K - 193.3K
419	Pak Mail Packaging, shipping, mailboxes, business support	$136.94K - 168.3K
420	Z Pizza Pizza, salads, sandwiches, calzones	$253.5K - 352.5K
421	Deck The Walls Custom picture framing & wall decor	$112.54K - 178.11K
422	Spring-Green Lawn Care Lawn & tree care	$84.18K - 95.52K
425	Philly Connection Cheesesteak sandwiches, hoagies, salads, ice cream	$154K - 261.5K
426	Golf USA Inc. Golf store	$230.05K - 365.2K
427	Party America Franchising Inc. Party supplies, balloons, cards *Per email response, they are currently not franchising (11/29).	$348K - 532K
428	Aire-Master of America Inc. Restroom deodorizing & maintenance services	$34.08K - 126.9K
430	RedBrick Pizza Fast-casual pizza restaurant	$175K - 519K
431	Freedom Boat Club Membership boat & yacht club	$176.3K - 539.4K
433	Buck's Pizza Pizza, pasta, hoagies, wings, salads	$165.45K - 345.4K
434	Kiddie Academy Child Care Learning Centers Child-care learning center	$351.7K - 620K
435	Mr. Hero Restaurants Specialty sandwiches & fast food	$113K - 305K
436	Aire Serv LLC Heating, ventilation & air conditioning services	$74.6K - 197.4K
437	The Screenmobile Mobile window & door screening	$74.9K - 105.2K
438	Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops Auto repair, maintenance & tires	$222.55K - 392K
439	Creative Colors Int'l. Leather, vinyl & plastic repair, cleaning & dyeing	$52.2K - 82.05K
440	The HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Cafe Specialty hams & turkeys/cafe	$294K - 409.9K
443	Netspace Internet solutions *	$51.2K - 70.9K
444	CMIT Solutions Inc. IT & business services for small businesses	$124.8K - 150.95K
445	Breadeaux Pizza French-crust pizza & cookies	$69.5K - 310K
446	Bruegger's Bagels, breads, sandwiches, soups, salads	$368.6K - 565.6K
447	Postal Connections of America Postal & business centers, internet services	$119.1K - 187.5K
448	Western Sizzlin Family steakhouse	$1.06M - 4.5M
449	Cruise Holidays Cruise travel agency	$10.35K - 160.35K
450	Handyman Connection Home repairs & remodeling	$99.85K - 157.1K
451	Commission Express Real estate commission factoring	$112.8K - 291.5K
452	Tunex Automotive Specialists Automotive diagnostics & related services	$155K - 218K
453	PremierGarage Garage cabinetry, floor coatings, organizers	$76.2K - 429.5K
455	California Closets Custom storage systems	$127.5K - 377K
457	Just-A-Buck General merchandise for $1	$140K - 250K
458	Steak-Out Franchising Inc. Charbroiled steaks, burgers & chicken delivery	$271K - 453K
459	Magnetsigns Advertising Inc. Permanent & portable sign rentals	$24K - 80K
460	Lapels Dry-cleaning & laundry services	$65.01K - 455.11K
461	Cash Plus Inc. Check cashing, payday advances & related services	$198.2K - 284.7K
463	Miracle Auto Painting Inc. Automotive painting & body repair *	$216K - 273K
464	Milex Complete Auto Care Automotive repair	$146.68K - 213.36K
465	Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Hotels	$208.12K - 10.55M
466	The Alternative Board (TAB) Peer advisory boards & business coaching	$56.82K - 112.98K
467	Pump It Up Inflatable entertainment centers	$304.55K - 703.9K
468	Dry-B-Lo Int'l. Inc. Decorative below-deck aluminum rain-carrying ceiling	$44.7K - 150.3K
470	Tropik Sun Fruit & Nut Candy, nuts, popcorn, chocolates, gifts	$93K - 218K
471	Happy & Healthy Products Inc. Frozen fruit bars	$32.56K - 104K